Cambridge has no Hindu temple — but the community here is anything but quiet. Multiple Hindu organisations run festivals across the city all year round. Everything they’re putting on is gathered here, so nobody misses out.
The big festivals between now and December, and what has been announced in Cambridge so far. Groups often hold their celebration on the nearest weekend rather than the exact day.
Events organised by Hindu groups across Cambridge. Dates disappear from this page once they have passed. Always check with the organiser before travelling — venues and times can change.
Full details and contact information are on the poster — please reach out to the organisers. Always check before travelling.
11–19 October 2026
Navratri Northstowe
7:30pm – 9:00pm (times vary by night) Free
Northstowe Secondary College
Stirling Rd, Northstowe, Cambridge CB24 1DJ
Nine nights of devotion and garba. 11 Oct 4–6pm · 12–16 Oct 7:30–9pm · 17 Oct 6–8pm · 18 Oct 4–9pm including Kanya Pooja · 19 Oct 7:30–9pm. Everyone welcome.
Full details and contact information are on the poster — please reach out to the organisers. Always check before travelling.
Festival dates this season
National dates. Groups in Cambridge may observe on a nearby day — check each event above.
14 September 2026Ganesh ChaturthiGanesha is welcomed into homes and mandirs.
25 September 2026Anant Chaturdashi / Ganesh VisarjanVisarjan in the UK usually uses tanks or eco-friendly clay murtis — immersion in open water needs permission.
11–19 October 2026Sharad NavratriNine nights. Garba in the UK is often held in community halls rather than the mandir.
20 October 2026Dussehra (Vijayadashami)Sources differ: most give Maha Navami on 19 Oct and Vijayadashami on 20 Oct. Check with your temple.
25 October 2026Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri)A night observance — the vigil runs from the night of 24 October into 25 October. Sources differ between 24, 25 and 26 October; most give 25 October.
29 October 2026Karwa Chauth
6 November 2026DhanterasFirst day of the five-day Diwali period.
8 November 2026Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)Main day. UK temples do not all observe on the same date — check with your temple.
9 November 2026Govardhan Puja / Annakut / Gujarati New YearSources differ between 9 and 10 November. Annakut is offered the day after Diwali at most UK mandirs.
24 November 2026Kartik PurnimaDate not independently verified — confirm before relying on it.
Nearest temples to Cambridge
Until Cambridge has a mandir of its own, these are the closest — each at least an hour’s drive each way:
Bedford Hindu Temple & Community TrustBedfordWebsite ↗